Manila, March 20 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development in Bicol (DHSUD-5) has disbursed PHP13.38 million in aid under the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP) to Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon.

In a phone interview on Friday, DHSUD-5 spokesperson Karen Punzalan said 826 beneficiaries affected by Super Typhoon Pepito in Baras, Catanduanes; Pilar, Sorsogon; and Sto. Domingo, Albay received cash aid.

Under IDSAP, beneficiaries get PHP30,000 for destroyed houses and PHP10,000 for partially damaged homes.

In Baras, 638 beneficiaries received PHP10.96 million during a payout in Tabaco City on Wednesday and Thursday, while in Pilar, 11 families affected by tropical cyclone Kristine and a fire receive...